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Halo Gold

#FCC266

RGB 252, 194, 102 · HSL 37°, 96%, 69% · CMYK 0, 23, 60, 1

Halo Gold is #FCC266 in HEX — rgb(252, 194, 102), hsl(37°, 96%, 69%), cmyk(0%, 23%, 60%, 1%).

Halo Gold pulls into the light end of the oranges spectrum — HSL 37°, 96%, 69%. The saturated saturation makes it bold and immediate, and the hue reads warm. In interior projects it shines on main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces, particularly within kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Reads best alongside cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass.

Color Codes

HEX#FCC266

RGB252, 194, 102

HSL37°, 96%, 69%

HSV37°, 60%, 99%

CMYK0, 23, 60, 1

Decimal16564838

CSS RGBrgb(252, 194, 102)

CSS HSLhsl(37, 96%, 69%)

Paint Matches — this color across 16 brands

Kilz

Halo Gold LD250-02

Exact match

Behr

Honey Locust PPU6-6

ΔE 1 · #FFC368

Hallman-Lindsay

Gold's Great Touch 961

ΔE 1.5 · #FFC265

Vista Paint

Autumn's Charm K-562

ΔE 1.6 · #FFC465

Sherwin-Williams

Butterfield SW6676

ΔE 3.6 · #F7BE5B

Valspar

Maple Taffy 3004-3C

ΔE 3.7 · #FECA6D

Benjamin Moore

Sweet 2017-40

ΔE 3.9 · #FFC470

Dunn-Edwards

Golden Retriever DE5318

ΔE 4.2 · #F7C66B

PPG

Honey Pot 1205-6

ΔE 4.4 · #FFC863

Dulux

Golden Sand S13H6

ΔE 4.7 · #EDB959

Colorhouse

Aspire .05 Aspire-05

ΔE 6.9 · #EABE5B

IKEA

IKEA110 110

ΔE 7.1 · #F4C472

Farrow & Ball

Babouche 223

ΔE 7.5 · #ECC363

Dutch Boy

Ivory White VS-9116

ΔE 7.6 · #EFAE52

Kobra

Yellow 09

ΔE 8.2 · #F4AF5B

RAL

Pastel Yellow 1034

ΔE 10.5 · #EFA94A

Light Reflectance & Undertone

Light Reflectance Value (LRV)

60/100

Light

0 · DarkLight · 100

Reflects plenty of light and keeps spaces feeling open and airy while still showing clear colour. A safe, flexible choice for living areas.

Undertone

TemperatureWarm MasstoneOrange UndertoneYellow

Reads as a warm orange with a yellow undertone showing through, especially in daylight. Pair trim and adjacent colours to either calm or amplify that undertone.

Color Theory

Complementary

#FCC266

#649EFC

Analogous

#FC7664

#FCC266

#EAFC64

Triadic

#FCC266

#64FCC2

#C264FC

Split-Complementary

#FCC266

#64EAFC

#7664FC

Tetradic

#FCC266

#64FC76

#649EFC

#FC64EA

Monochromatic

#C37A04

#FAA419

#FCC266

#FDDFAF

#FEF5E6

Rectangle

#FCC266

#9EFC64

#649EFC

#C264FC

Compound

#FCC266

#EAFC64

#649EFC

#7664FC

Variations

Lighter

#FCCE83

#F6D9A9

#F6E8D1

Darker

#FFA71B

#C27700

#714500

Saturation

#C7B599

#FCC264

#FDC262

Interior Use

Best Rooms

kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms

Best Uses

main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces

Pairs With

cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass

Accessibility (WCAG)

vs White

1.61:1

Fail

vs Black

13.05:1

AAA

Deuteranopia

#FCC266

#E5D365

Original → Simulated

Protanopia

#FCC266

#CDCD77

Original → Simulated

Tritanopia

#FCC266

#FEB9C2

Original → Simulated

Color Psychology

Warm · Inviting

Halo Gold reads warm and lived-in — orange-leaning tones invite conversation and slow the room down without dulling it. They flatter wood, linen, and brass, and they brighten north-facing rooms that otherwise tip cold.

SymbolismCreativity, hospitality, harvest

PersonalityFriendly, optimistic, grounded

warmthhospitalitycreativitycomfortsocialearthy

How it looks under different light

#FCBE68

Warm Bulb 2700K

Incandescent / soft white LED — pulls colour toward yellow/amber.

#FCC266

Daylight 5500K

Midday natural light or daylight-spec LED — closest to the paint chip.

#EAC38C

Cool Bulb 6500K

Cool white LED / overcast daylight — pulls colour toward blue.

Pairs With

#EEEBE7

Trim

Matched off-white

Same hue at 92% lightness — trim reads coordinated, not stark.

#F8F8F7

Ceiling

Whisper tint

Near-white with a hint of the hero's undertone — ceiling feels intentional.

#4182EA

Accent

Complementary punch

Hue +180°, slightly muted for paint vs. screen — use on a door, frame, or single piece.

#574738

Floor

Walnut neutral

Warm mid-brown grounds the scheme regardless of hero hue.

Paint Info

Brand · Product Line

Benjamin Moore / Regal Select Interior

Recommended Finishes

Eggshell (walls) · Pearl (trim) · Matte (ceiling)

Eggshell hides imperfections on main walls while keeping the color rich; pearl on trim adds subtle sheen and easier cleaning; flat matte on ceilings prevents glare.

Best Surfaces

Primary walls · Cabinetry · Trim · Soft furniture

Coverage & Dry Time

Typical coverage 350-400 sq ft per gallon over a primed surface.

Touch-dry in ~1 hour. Recoat after 4 hours. Full cure 7-14 days.

Primer

Standard primer is adequate.

Application Tip

Use a 9" microfiber roller on walls and a 2.5" angled sash brush for trim cuts. Two coats minimum for even depth.

Paint Calculator

Wall area (m²)

Coats

Coverage (m² / L)

You'll need

4.0 litres

1.06 US gallons · room for one touch-up coat. Buy slightly more to ensure single-batch match.

Code Snippets

CSS — color

color: #FCC266;

CSS — background

background-color: #FCC266;

CSS Variable

--color-halo-gold: #FCC266;

Tailwind v3 — config

colors: { 'halo-gold': '#FCC266' }

Tailwind — arbitrary

bg-[#FCC266] text-[#FCC266]

SCSS

$halo-gold: #FCC266;

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Frequently Asked Questions

What color is #FCC266?

#FCC266 is Halo Gold, a soft orange with a warm undertone.

Is #FCC266 warm or cool?

Halo Gold reads warm, which influences how it interacts with surrounding tones and natural light.

What rooms work best with Halo Gold?

Halo Gold works well in kitchens, living rooms, dining rooms. Designers typically use it for main walls, ceilings, soft fabrics, large surfaces.

What colors pair well with Halo Gold?

Halo Gold pairs naturally with cream walls, walnut furniture, terracotta tile, brass. Its complementary color is also a strong contrast option for accents.

Where can I download Halo Gold?

You can download Halo Gold on DSGN.HOUSE in 15 designer formats including CSS gradient, Figma, Procreate swatches, Tailwind config, Adobe ASE, SVG, and 4K wallpapers — all free.

What's the hex code for Halo Gold?

The hex code is #FCC266. In RGB it's 252, 194, 102, and in HSL it's 37°, 96%, 69%.

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